Ukraine 6th Form School Syllabus - Ukrainian History

This syllabus provides a comprehensive overview of Ukrainian history, covering key periods, events, and cultural aspects.

I. Introduction to Ukrainian History

• Geography and its influence on Ukrainian history:
• Early Civilizations and the Trypillian Culture:

II. Kyivan Rus' (9th-12th Centuries)

• The emergence of Kyivan Rus':
• Influence on Eastern Slavic nations:
• Key figures and events:

III. Medieval and Early Modern Ukraine (13th-18th Centuries)

• Mongol Invasions and their impact:
• The Cossack Hetmanate:
• Foreign domination and partitions of Poland:

IV. Empires and Ukrainian National Revival (19th Century)

• Russian and Austro-Hungarian Empires:
• The rise of Ukrainian nationalism:
• Key figures: Taras Shevchenko, Panteleymon Kulish:
• Cultural and literary developments:

V. War of Independence and Interwar Period (1917-1939)

• World War I and the struggle for independence:
• Ukrainian War of Independence (1917-1922):
• Soviet Ukraine and Ukrainization:

VI. World War II and its Aftermath (1939-1945)

• Ukraine during World War II:
• Impact of the war on Ukrainian society:

VII. Soviet Era (1945-1991)

• Post-war reconstruction and Sovietization:
• Life in Soviet Ukraine:
• Dissident movements and the rise of national consciousness:

VIII. Independent Ukraine (1991-Present)

• The collapse of the Soviet Union and the declaration of independence:
• Challenges of independence: economic and political transitions:
• The Orange Revolution and Euromaidan:
• Russia's annexation of Crimea and the ongoing conflict:

IX. Ukrainian Culture and Identity

• Traditions, customs, and arts:
• Language and literature:
• Religion and its role in Ukrainian society:
• Modern Ukrainian culture and identity:

This syllabus is designed to provide a framework for the study of Ukrainian history. Further exploration of specific topics and events is encouraged.